Comments on: Catholic Church Sued for Faith-Based Program

By: Jill

Jill — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:38:32 +0000

This is faith based AIDS and pregnancy prevention, particuarly ironic in the context of human, often sexual trafficking. It should not receive federal funding. Everyone above has made excellent points about why this whole idea is not a good one, nor is it Constitutional.

By: MASkeptic

MASkeptic — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:16:41 +0000

I was thinking about starting my own church already and I think we could pick up the slack that the Catholics are leaving since my religion doesn’t have any proscriptions (badum-chi) against sexual activity… or sectual activity for that matter. hmm. I wonder if there’s a relation?

By: rafflaw

rafflaw — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:15:24 +0000

I agree that the Faith Based programs started by George W. are a bad idea and are not where our tax money should be spent. I think this example is listed in the dictionary under the word, Hypocrisy.

By: Jukesgrrl

Jukesgrrl — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 05:46:56 +0000

I have spoken out against faith-based initiatives since they were first proposed — for EXACTLY this reason. This particular case is an excellent one for the ACLU to move on. These victims may be prevented from their own free choices due to restrictions applied by the Church. This is not an appropriate use of tax dollars. While I voted for PE Obama, I differ sharply with him on this issue and I hope a court ruling will rein in this practice.